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Smallville Season 11 (2012 DC) 1A CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4668892017

(W) Bryan Q. Miller (A) Pere Perez (CA) Gary Frank The SMALLVILLE story continues in this new ongoing series! Based on the hit CW show! Find out what happened after CLARK KENT puts on the costume. Cover price $3.99.

Solar Man of the Atom (1991) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4660747006

Dr. Solar Man of the Atom tries to find a place in the world for someone like himself and goes to the Harbinger Foundation in "Second Death Part Three – Reality Check." Script by Jim Shooter and art by D. David Perlin & Bob Layton & Thomas Ryder. Issue also has part three of "Alpha and Omega," a 10-part origin story of Solar Man of the Atom with script by Jim Shooter and art by Barry Windsor-Smith and Bob Layton. Each chapter of the origin story has a two-page pinup. When all 10 two-page pinups are put together, they form a gigantic page of the climax of the origin story. Cover by Barry Windsor Smith. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $1.75.

Solar Man of the Atom (1991) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0769679103

The saga of the two millennia war continues. Solar versus the X-O armor in "First Strike Part Three - Single Combat." Script by Jim Shooter, with art by D. David Perlin and Stan Drake. Issue also has part seven of "Alpha and Omega," a 10-part origin story of Solar Man of the Atom with script by Jim Shooter and art by Barry Windsor-Smith and Bob Layton. Each chapter of the origin story has a two-page pinup. When all 10 two-page pinups are put together, they form a gigantic page of the climax of the origin story. Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $1.95.

SoleLive (Japanese 2021 Dicebomb) 5 CGC 10.0

Paper: White

Japan.

Label #4665457006

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Japanese Doujinshi/Fan Art Book. Art and Cover by Casino. Japanese Language.

Something Is Killing the Children (2019 Boom) 1B CGC 9.8 Lee/Chung Virgin Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #3897420001

Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Werther Dell'Edera. Cover by Jae Lee and June Chung. GLAAD Award-winning writer James Tynion IV (Memetic, Batman: Detective Comics) teams with artist Werther Dell'Edera (Briggs Land) for an all-new limited series about staring into the abyss to find your worst fears staring back. When the children of Archer's Peak begin to go missing, everything seems hopeless. Most children never return, but the ones that do have terrible stories-impossible stories of terrifying creatures that live in the shadows. Their only hope of finding and eliminating the threat is the arrival of a mysterious stranger, one who believes the children and claims to see what they can see. Her name is Erica Slaughter. She kills monsters. That is all she does, and she bears the cost because it MUST be done. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Something Is Killing the Children (2019 Boom) 20A CGC 9.8 Dell'Edera

Paper: White

Label #4646318010

Written by James TynionIV. Art and Cover by Werther Dell'Edera. Can Erica withstand the final stages of the mysterious Order of St. George initiation? Erica finally faces her official initiation into the Order of St. George, a tortuous process that pits a child against an unrestrained monster… and bonds them to it for the rest of their life. Does Erica have what it takes to earn the Mark of St. George, embody the oath of secrecy each member of the House of Slaughter makes, and take her rightful place among the Order? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Something Is Killing the Children Deluxe (2024 Boom) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Foil Edition.

Label #4649091023

Written by James Tynion IV. Art and Cover by Werther Dell'Edera. Combining the sold out Something is Killing the Children #0 and the issue that started it all, Something is Killing the Children #1 in a new oversized edition. 64 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.

Sonic the Hedgehog (1991 Sega) 1NEWSPRINT CGC 9.8 Newsprint Variant

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Label #4663019019

A 6-1/2" x 10" newsprint promotional giveway. Given away with pre-orders for the first Sonic the Hedgehog game, also appears as an insert in Justice League Europe #33.

Sonic the Hedgehog (1991 Sega) 1NEWSPRINT CGC 9.8 Newsprint Variant

Paper: White

Label #4511194006

A 6-1/2" x 10" newsprint promotional giveway. Given away with pre-orders for the first Sonic the Hedgehog game, also appears as an insert in Justice League Europe #33.

Sonic the Hedgehog (1991 Sega) 1NEWSPRINT CGC 9.8 Newsprint Variant

Paper: White

Label #4511194011

A 6-1/2" x 10" newsprint promotional giveway. Given away with pre-orders for the first Sonic the Hedgehog game, also appears as an insert in Justice League Europe #33.

Sonic the Hedgehog (1991 Sega) 1NEWSPRINT CGC 9.8 Newsprint Variant

Paper: White

Label #4511212024

A 6-1/2" x 10" newsprint promotional giveway. Given away with pre-orders for the first Sonic the Hedgehog game, also appears as an insert in Justice League Europe #33.

Sonic the Hedgehog (1991 Sega) 1NEWSPRINT CGC 9.8 Newsprint Variant

Paper: White

Label #4511194012

A 6-1/2" x 10" newsprint promotional giveway. Given away with pre-orders for the first Sonic the Hedgehog game, also appears as an insert in Justice League Europe #33.

Sonic the Hedgehog (1991 Sega) 1NEWSPRINT CGC 9.8 Newsprint Variant

Paper: White

Label #4511194020

A 6-1/2" x 10" newsprint promotional giveway. Given away with pre-orders for the first Sonic the Hedgehog game, also appears as an insert in Justice League Europe #33.

Sonic the Hedgehog (1991 Sega) 1NEWSPRINT CGC 9.8 Newsprint Variant

Paper: White

Label #4511194014

A 6-1/2" x 10" newsprint promotional giveway. Given away with pre-orders for the first Sonic the Hedgehog game, also appears as an insert in Justice League Europe #33.

Sonic The Hedgehog (2018 IDW) 82RI CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Retailer Incentive Edition.

Label #4686275020

Limited 1 for 15 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Evan Stanley (A) Gigi Dutreix (CA) Nathalie Fourdraine The Celestial Troupe strikes back! Sonic and Tails thought theyd be in for a fight with the mysterious thief Lunar, but what they really should have been worrying about was Lunars family! Meanwhile, Shadow and Rouge are still on their trail. As enemies close in on all sides, will they be able to make it out with the Chaos Emerald and discover whats really happening here? 32 pages, full color, not rated. Cover price $4.99.

Sonic The Hedgehog (2018 IDW) 82RI CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Retailer Incentive Edition.

Label #4686275019

Limited 1 for 15 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Evan Stanley (A) Gigi Dutreix (CA) Nathalie Fourdraine The Celestial Troupe strikes back! Sonic and Tails thought theyd be in for a fight with the mysterious thief Lunar, but what they really should have been worrying about was Lunars family! Meanwhile, Shadow and Rouge are still on their trail. As enemies close in on all sides, will they be able to make it out with the Chaos Emerald and discover whats really happening here? 32 pages, full color, not rated. Cover price $4.99.

Sonja Reborn (2025 Dynamite) 2G CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover G.

Label #4686320023

Limited Virgin Variant (W) Christopher Priest (A) Alessandro Miracolo (CA) Stejpan Sejic, Ani-Mia Convinced she is either dreaming, hallucinating, or possibly dead, the recently reconstituted Red Sonja (formerly Maggie Sutherland, late of the UK) decides that her best shot at escaping her apparent nightmare is to simply permit the worst to happen. This places her young squire and ersatz teacher-slash-tour-guide Faolán at great risk, as it falls to him to wake Sonja up to the fact this is really happening before she succeeds at getting both of them killed! Master storyteller CHRISTOPHER PRIEST and acclaimed artist ALESSANDRO MIRACOLO turn up the heat on their all-new She-Devil With a Sword in Sonja Reborn #2 stoked by combustible covers from STJEPAN SEJIC, STUART SAYGER, CHAD HARDIN, GREG LAND, and cosplay by ANI-MIA! 32 pages, full color, rated teen. Cover price $50.00.

Space Ghost (1987 Comico) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4604976008

"The Sinister Spectre." Story by Mark Evanier and Steve Rude. Pencils, front and back cover by Steve Rude. Inks by Willie Blyberg. Painted color by Ken Steacy. A mysterious figure breaks Space Ghosts most dangerous foes out of Gaolworld. It will take the combined power and ingenuity of Space Ghost, Jan and Jace, and Blip the monkey to recapture them. However, even if they do, they still have to face the hooded figure who freed them. While the face behind that hood is the last one anyone would expect. Contains a 5 page article on the development of the original Space Ghost cartoons by Mark Evanier. 48 pages. Square bound. Full painted color. Cover price $3.50.

Spawn (1992 Image) 1A.D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

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Label #4689554022

Direct edition. "Questions!" Part 1 of 4. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane. When government assassin Al Simmons is murdered, a deal with the devil brings him back to the realm of the living. But now he walks the shadows as the disfigured soldier of hell known as Spawn. Armed with unimaginable, but finite, magical abilities, Spawn is destined to play an important role in the upcoming Armageddon. But, what happens when this rebellious anti-hero decides he won't fight for either side? Superstar artist and Image co-founder, Todd McFarlane, creates a character who has gone on to inspire a major motion picture, an HBO animated series, numerous spin-off comic series, and one of the most successful toylines of all time. Spawn centerfold by Todd McFarlane & Ken Steacy. Pin-up of Spawn by George Perez. Pin-up of PITT by Dale Keown. Cover by McFarlane & Steacy. 1st app of Sam and Twitch Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 1A.D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #2011012023

Direct edition. "Questions!" Part 1 of 4. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane. When government assassin Al Simmons is murdered, a deal with the devil brings him back to the realm of the living. But now he walks the shadows as the disfigured soldier of hell known as Spawn. Armed with unimaginable, but finite, magical abilities, Spawn is destined to play an important role in the upcoming Armageddon. But, what happens when this rebellious anti-hero decides he won't fight for either side? Superstar artist and Image co-founder, Todd McFarlane, creates a character who has gone on to inspire a major motion picture, an HBO animated series, numerous spin-off comic series, and one of the most successful toylines of all time. Spawn centerfold by Todd McFarlane & Ken Steacy. Pin-up of Spawn by George Perez. Pin-up of PITT by Dale Keown. Cover by McFarlane & Steacy. 1st app of Sam and Twitch Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 1A.D CGC 9.4 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4649141011

Direct edition. "Questions!" Part 1 of 4. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane. When government assassin Al Simmons is murdered, a deal with the devil brings him back to the realm of the living. But now he walks the shadows as the disfigured soldier of hell known as Spawn. Armed with unimaginable, but finite, magical abilities, Spawn is destined to play an important role in the upcoming Armageddon. But, what happens when this rebellious anti-hero decides he won't fight for either side? Superstar artist and Image co-founder, Todd McFarlane, creates a character who has gone on to inspire a major motion picture, an HBO animated series, numerous spin-off comic series, and one of the most successful toylines of all time. Spawn centerfold by Todd McFarlane & Ken Steacy. Pin-up of Spawn by George Perez. Pin-up of PITT by Dale Keown. Cover by McFarlane & Steacy. 1st app of Sam and Twitch Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 9D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #1214513002

Direct Edition. "Angela!" 1st appearance of Angela, Cagliostro, and Medieval Spawn. Story by Neil Gaiman. Art by Todd McFarlane. Spawn is attacked by Angela, a warrior of Heaven who has been hunting Hellspawns for centuries. Includes a B&W poster of Angela by Jim Lee and Todd McFarlane. Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 9N CGC 9.4 Newsstand Variant

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Newsstand Edition.

Label #3906172005

Newsstand Edition. "Angela!" 1st appearance of Angela, Cagliostro, and Medieval Spawn. Story by Neil Gaiman. Art by Todd McFarlane. Spawn is attacked by Angela, a warrior of Heaven who has been hunting Hellspawns for centuries. Includes a B&W poster of Angela by Jim Lee and Todd McFarlane. Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 36D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #2046461019

Direct Edition (has no bar code on cover). "Set Up!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Todd McFarlane. Art by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. Terry prevents Spawn from Murdering Jason Wynn. Spawn accuses his former best friend of being a traitor but he doesn't realize that Terry is trying take down Wynn himself by working undercover. Plus, Spawn finally tries to tell Wanda who he really is. Includes 2 pin-ups by Jim Callahan (Spawn) and Patrick Blaine (Violator/Clown). Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 77D CGC 9.4 Direct Variant

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Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4526895017

Direct edition. "Relics!" Written by Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin. Art by Dwayne Turner and Danny Miki. Cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. Since Spawn was attacked by The Heap, he has become more and more painfully aware of the worlds darkness and suffering and he turns to Cog for answers. Cog finally reveals his own history and dilemma of being trapped between two worlds and neither claiming him. He then proposes that Spawn defeat Malebolgia and become the ruler of Hell, thus ending the war between Heaven and Hell. Meanwhile, Bobby sinks further into despair as he struggles to come to terms with Bootsy's death and Twitch takes a bullet as he and Sam search the alleys for Spawn. 32 pages, full color. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Paul Stanley. Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 100C CGC 9.6 JSA McFarlane Ross Variant

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Todd McFarlane Authenticated Autograph. Ross Variant Cover.

Label #4575111002

Alex Ross Cover. Story by Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin. Pencils by Greg Capullo. Inks by Danny Miki. Color by Brian Haberlin SHE DIES?This is it! Spawn is the first Image Comic to reach its 100th issue! As Heaven and Hell stand poised on the brink of total war with only Spawn between them-"She Dies"-but who is "she?" Is it Wanda? Cyan? Angela?Tiffany? Granny Blake? This issue has it all: death, birth and other startling revelations and conclusions as Spawn faces off with his greatest adversary-Angela theHunter of Hellspawns. Spawn will be forced to make the single most important decision of his existence since the day he gave his pledge to Malebolgia ? at stake will be nothing less than the future fate of his mortal soul. FC 48 pages Cover price $4.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 100D CGC 9.6 JSA McFarlane Wood Variant

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Todd McFarlane Authenticated Autograph. Wood Variant Cover.

Label #4575111003

Cover by Ashley Wood. Story by Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin. Pencils by Greg Capullo Inks by Danny Miki. Color by Brian Haberlin. SHE DIES?This is it! Spawn is the first Image Comic to reach its 100th issue! As Heaven and Hell stand poised on the brink of total war with only Spawn between them-"She Dies"-but who is "she?" Is it Wanda? Cyan? Angela?Tiffany? Granny Blake? This issue has it all: death, birth and other startling revelations and conclusions as Spawn faces off with his greatest adversary-Angela theHunter of Hellspawns. Spawn will be forced to make the single most important decision of his existence since the day he gave his pledge to Malebolgia ? at stake will be nothing less than the future fate of his mortal soul. FC 48 pages Cover price $4.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 298B CGC 9.8 McFarlane Virgin Variant

Paper: White

"Virgin" Edition.

Label #2082879001

Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Jason Shawn Alexander. Cover by Todd McFarlane. 'WAR TO 300,' Part One-TWO ISSUES 'TIL SPAWN #300! Spawn vs. the full might of Heaven's newest Godsend-ROUND 1! TODD McFARLANE and JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER up the ante in this lead-up to SPAWN's record-setting 300th issue, featuring TODD McFARLANE's special parody recreation of one of his own classic comic book covers! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 300F CGC 9.8 Capullo/McFarlane B&W Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover F. Piece(s) missing, may include corners/pegs.

Label #2081071013

Black and White Variant Cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. Written by Todd McFarlane and Scott Snyder. Art by Todd McFarlane, Greg Capulo, J. Scott Campbell, Jason Shawn Alexander, and Jerome Opena. SPAWN MAKES HISTORY! With this 300th issue, SPAWN becomes the longest-running independent series in comic book history. To celebrate, legendary artists TODD McFARLANE and GREG CAPULLO return with ALL-NEW interior pencils, with additional art provided by JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER, J. SCOTT CAMPBELL, and JEROME OPEÑA, a cavalcade of celebratory covers, and additional writing by SCOTT SNYDER! And next month, RECORDS WILL BE BROKEN with SPAWN #301! 72 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 300M CGC 9.2 Campbell Virgin Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover M.

Label #4679014007

Written by Todd McFarlane and Scott Snyder. Art by Todd McFarlane, Greg Capulo, J. Scott Campbell, Jason Shawn Alexander, and Jerome Opena. Cover by J. Scott Campbell. SPAWN MAKES HISTORY! With this 300th issue, SPAWN becomes the longest-running independent series in comic book history. To celebrate, legendary artists TODD McFARLANE and GREG CAPULLO return with ALL-NEW interior pencils, with additional art provided by JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER, J. SCOTT CAMPBELL, and JEROME OPEÑA, a cavalcade of celebratory covers, and additional writing by SCOTT SNYDER! And next month, RECORDS WILL BE BROKEN with SPAWN #301! 72 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 302A CGC 9.8 Capullo

Paper: White

Label #4678989016

Written by Todd McFarlane and Jon Goff. Art by Jason Shawn Alexander and Todd McFarlane. Cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. NEW STORY ARC 'THE HELL HUNT,' Part One In the aftermath of the record-setting SPAWN #300 and #301, new heroes-The Reaper and Jessica Priest: She-Spawn-join Spawn's war against the forces of Heaven and Hell. The next evolution in the mythology and power of the Hellspawn begins NOW. PLUS: The return of MEDIEVAL SPAWN! THE HUNT IS ON. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 339C CGC 9.8 SS Powers

Paper: White

Signed & Sketch by Rob "Defshogun" Powers on 4/1/25. Variant Cover C.

Label #4592742005

Written by Rory McConville and Todd McFarlane. Art by Carlo Barberi. Blank Sketch Coveri. A new contender steps forward to claim the throne of Hell! Now Spawn may have to seek the help of one of his worst enemies in hopes of stopping this new threat. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 365B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4609283013

Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Brett Booth and Adelso Corona. Cover by Mark Spears. Hell has broken free and is spilling out onto Earth. Angels and Demons are fighting in the streets. Only one man can put a stop to the carnage, SPAWN. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (Mexican 1992 Editorial Kamite) 1REPRINT.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Mexican Edition.

Label #4531718025

Mexican Reprint Edition. Foil Edition Virgin Cover by Todd McFarlane. Reprints Spawn #1 story from Spawn #0 (published by Editorial Vid). Spanish Language.

Spawn Kills Every Spawn (2024 Image) 1SDCC.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Convention Edition.

Label #4625694022

San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Variant Cover by Rob "Sketchcraft" Duenas. Written by John Layman. Art by Rob Duenas. Mini-Series Premiere. What happens when you find out you're not the only Hellspawn? What if you also find out you're not the coolest Hellspawn? Easy-you kill them all! 24 pages, full color.

Special Marvel Edition (1971) 15 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4012023003

Written by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin. Art and cover by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom. Shang Chi, making his first appearance, is a master of martial arts and the son of Fu Manchu, a Chinese mandarin and scientist. Fu Manchu sends Shang Chi to England in order to assassinate the evil Dr. Petrie for the common good. Shang Chi reluctantly agrees, but after the deed is done he is confronted by Sir Denis Nayland Smith, a former British intelligence officer who tells him the truth about Fu Manchu; that he is a nearly immortal evil mastermind. Shang Chi travels back to his father's secret lair in New York and renounces him. Text articles by Roy Thomas and Englehart about the creation of Shang-Chi. Ad for Astonishing Tales #21. A brief obituary for Syd Shores. Ad for the Marvel fan club FOOM (Friends of Ol' Marvel). 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1497564113

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4494461015

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4568531005

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4568531007

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4568531004

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4073131009

"Kraven Is The Hunter!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Al Milgrom and Frank Giacoia. Kraven and the Tarantula team up to kidnap the Empire State University chancellor. When Peter Parker hears about the abduction, the web-slinger rushes to ESU to investigate, but the hunter is lying in wait! Kraven and the Spectacular Spider-Man battle from Central Park to the top of a movie theater marquee! And there the wall-crawler will come eye-to-eye with Kraven...and his sharp hunting knife! Meanwhile at the Daily Bugle, J. Jonah Jameson hires Glory Grant to be his new secretary. Cameo appearances by Dr. Curt Connors and Edward Lansky. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Green Thumb." (Note: The letters page features an essay from Gerry Conway.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4040850021

"Kraven Is The Hunter!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Al Milgrom and Frank Giacoia. Kraven and the Tarantula team up to kidnap the Empire State University chancellor. When Peter Parker hears about the abduction, the web-slinger rushes to ESU to investigate, but the hunter is lying in wait! Kraven and the Spectacular Spider-Man battle from Central Park to the top of a movie theater marquee! And there the wall-crawler will come eye-to-eye with Kraven...and his sharp hunting knife! Meanwhile at the Daily Bugle, J. Jonah Jameson hires Glory Grant to be his new secretary. Cameo appearances by Dr. Curt Connors and Edward Lansky. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Green Thumb." (Note: The letters page features an essay from Gerry Conway.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4040850022

"Kraven Is The Hunter!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Al Milgrom and Frank Giacoia. Kraven and the Tarantula team up to kidnap the Empire State University chancellor. When Peter Parker hears about the abduction, the web-slinger rushes to ESU to investigate, but the hunter is lying in wait! Kraven and the Spectacular Spider-Man battle from Central Park to the top of a movie theater marquee! And there the wall-crawler will come eye-to-eye with Kraven...and his sharp hunting knife! Meanwhile at the Daily Bugle, J. Jonah Jameson hires Glory Grant to be his new secretary. Cameo appearances by Dr. Curt Connors and Edward Lansky. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Green Thumb." (Note: The letters page features an essay from Gerry Conway.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #0275073006

"Kraven Is The Hunter!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Al Milgrom and Frank Giacoia. Kraven and the Tarantula team up to kidnap the Empire State University chancellor. When Peter Parker hears about the abduction, the web-slinger rushes to ESU to investigate, but the hunter is lying in wait! Kraven and the Spectacular Spider-Man battle from Central Park to the top of a movie theater marquee! And there the wall-crawler will come eye-to-eye with Kraven...and his sharp hunting knife! Meanwhile at the Daily Bugle, J. Jonah Jameson hires Glory Grant to be his new secretary. Cameo appearances by Dr. Curt Connors and Edward Lansky. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Green Thumb." (Note: The letters page features an essay from Gerry Conway.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #1287251011

"And There Was Lightmaster!" Part 3 of 3. Plot by Gerry Conway. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Al Milgrom. At last the mastermind behind the ESU kidnappings and the city hall attacks stands revealed! It's a new villain...Lightmaster! Who is he? And what is his connection to Empire State University? Spider-Man will have to find out in order to turn off the Lightmaster! Cameo appearance by the Tarantula. (Note: The issue includes a half-page ad for What If issue 1: "What If Spider-Man Joined the Fantastic Four?") 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 13 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4640921007

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"The Coming of Razorback!" Part 2 of 4. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Flash Thompson and the web-slinger reluctantly pick up a new ally in their pursuit of Brother Power and Sister Sun: Razorback! He's a big man with a big rig from Texarkana, Arkansas! Is the wall-crawler ready for his new CB-talking partner? 10-4 good buddy! Meanwhile, the brain trust behind Brother Power and Sister Sun is revealed to be the sinister Hate Monger! Razorback, Spidey, and Flash may be in over their heads! First appearance of Razorback (aka Buford Hollis). 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4651651014

"Killing Me Softly With His Hate!" Part 3 of 4. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and John Tartaglione (finishes). The wall-crawler, Razorback, and Flash are prisoners of the Hate Monger! The trio is chained to a wall and staring down a time bomb set to explode! Can the heroes escape the Hate Monger's trap? And get to Yonkers Stadium in time for the next Legion of Light rally? Cameo appearance by the Man-Beast. 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 21 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1572074002

"Still Crazy After All These Years" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Keith Pollard and Terry Austin. The Scorpion (last seen in Ms. Marvel 2) is back, and he's still consumed by hatred for J. Jonah Jameson! This time in his quest for vengeance, Mac Gargan (aka the Scorpion) attacks the Daily Bugle Building in broad daylight! But fortunately for Jonah, Peter Parker happens to be in the building looking for a photo assignment. It's another great Spidey vs. Scorpion showdown! Also in this issue, Mary Jane further explains to Peter why she turned down his marriage proposal in Amazing Spider-Man 183. (Note: This issue was reprinted in 1987 as a Marvel Comics Mini Comic.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 26 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4651651017

1st Printing. "Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory" Guest-starring Daredevil. First printing. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Springer. The Amazing Spider-Man is in very bad shape after being injured and blinded by the Masked Marauder during their battle at the Citicorp bank. If the web-slinger is going to have any hope of stopping Big M, he must have help. Maybe the Man Without Fear can lend a hand! Meanwhile, Mary Jane Watson and Betty Brant Leeds stop by Peter's apartment to visit him; however, Peter is not home...but Carrion is! Cameo appearance by the White Tiger. This is the original printing (a 1993 video game promo facsimilie reprint was also made, but the differences between the original and the reprint are easily apparent). 32 pages. NOTE: 1993 JC Penney reprint exists. It can be identified by having the words "The Amazing Spider-Man" printed in the UPC box. Cover price $0.35.